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Kenya Railways

Also known as: Kenya Railways Corporation

Kenya Railways — state corporation overseeing Standard Gauge Railway projects and property owner in Nairobi, currently constructing Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba and Kisumu SGR stations.

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  1. April 2026
  2. The Standard

    balustrades, locally sourced from the local Jua Kali sector,” he said.He said currently, the Housing Ministry, through the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, is moving to unlock more housing within Kibera, with plans underway to revive the stalled Kenya Railways

    Affordable housing will not be stopped, Ruto vows
  3. Capital News

    Otieno highlighted that many artisans operate on land owned by Kenya Railways and frequently face threats of eviction, calling for secure ownership to sustain their businesses.

    Tension Builds in Kisumu Ahead of Linda Mwananchi Rally as Leaders Urge Calm

Yesterday

  1. Court blocks Kenya Railways eviction of Muthurwa Estate residents

    The High Court dismissed Kenya Railways Corporation's application to evict residents of Muthurwa Estate in Nairobi, ruling that constitutional safeguards on forced evictions have not been met. The court noted that while Kenya Railways is the lawful owner, any eviction must comply with previous court orders and constitutional protections of the right to housing.

    18 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya Railways starts Kisumu SGR station construction

    Kenya Railways commenced physical construction of the Kisumu Standard Gauge Railway station, described by officials as an economic catalyst for western Kenya. The contractor has mobilized equipment and personnel, with recruitment set to prioritize local communities along the railway corridor.

    18 hours ago · Capital News

  3. High Court rejects Kenya Railways' bid to evict Muthurwa Estate residents

    The High Court has rejected Kenya Railways' application to evict residents from Nairobi's Muthurwa Estate, ruling that the corporation failed to satisfy constitutional requirements governing forced evictions. Although Kenya Railways owns the property, the court found that any eviction must comply with constitutional protections on housing and human dignity.

    21 hours ago · Capital News

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Kenya Railways begins Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba SGR construction

    Kenya Railways Corporation officially commenced construction of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway project in Narok County on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, after the project was launched by President William Ruto three months prior and had stalled due to China's reduced Belt and Road Initiative funding.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Governor Wamatangi denies intimidation will force political alignment

    Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi said sustained attacks against him, including demolition of his business in January and multiple court cases, are efforts to pressure him into a particular political line that would enable plunder of county resources. He maintained he will not submit to intimidation, prioritizing service delivery to Kiambu County residents.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 4 June

  1. Chinese contractor opposes court petition to halt Riruta–Ngong railway

    China Road and Bridge Corporation has asked the High Court to dismiss a petition seeking to stop the Riruta–Ngong Commuter Meter Gauge Railway Project, arguing that halting construction would cause economic losses and that resource allocation decisions are the mandate of the Executive and Parliament, not the courts.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 18 May

  1. Nationwide matatu strike leaves Kenyans scrambling for transport

    Hundreds of Kenyans improvised difficult and dangerous ways to reach work on Monday after a nationwide matatu strike halted public transport, with commuters walking for hours, using overcrowded trains, paying inflated boda boda fares, or riding on trucks amid a crisis driven by rising fuel prices.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Government nears completion of 4,465-unit Kibera housing project

    President William Ruto inspected the Kibera Soweto East Zone B Affordable Housing Project, which is over 80 per cent complete. The Ksh.7.4 billion project comprises 4,465 housing units designed to provide dignified living for Kenyans.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ruto inspects Kibera housing project, commits to settlement upgrades

    President William Ruto toured the Kibera Soweto East Zone B Affordable Housing Project, which is over 80 per cent complete and will deliver 4,465 housing units alongside a school, health centre, and commercial facilities. Ruto reaffirmed the government's commitment to improving living standards in informal settlements through modern, affordable housing.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

  3. Ruto urges Kenyans to reject divisive politics

    President William Ruto called on Kenyans to unite for faster development and cautioned against politicians who sow division and tribalism. He said those seeking political office should be judged on their development track record and vision, not on divisive politics.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

  4. Ruto vows to continue affordable housing project implementation

    President William Ruto has committed to advancing the affordable housing project despite criticism, stating that his government is determined to elevate living standards in informal settlements. The Sh7.4 billion Kibera Soweto East Zone B project, now over 80 per cent complete, comprises 4,465 housing units alongside schools, health centres, and recreational facilities.

    28 April 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 April

  1. Kisumu leaders urge calm ahead of Linda Mwananchi Sunday rally

    Local leaders and residents in Kisumu are calling for peace and issue-focused political engagement ahead of a planned Linda Mwananchi rally on Sunday, with members of Bunge La Mwananchi urging visiting leaders including James Orengo and Edwin Sifuna to avoid inflammatory rhetoric. Economic concerns are also prominent, with artisans and traders warning that political divisions could disrupt livelihoods and emphasizing the importance of maintaining the peace the city has recently experienced.

    25 April 2026 · Capital News

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